Challah with honey and butter

Challah with honey and butter recipe videos

Challah with honey and butter is a traditional Jewish bread, typically enriched with eggs and oil, often braided and baked for Shabbat and holidays. It is served sliced and generously spread with creamy butter and drizzled with sweet honey, creating a simple yet indulgent treat. This combination highlights the bread's soft, slightly sweet crumb and is a beloved way to enjoy its fresh texture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the enriched bread, butter, and honey. It provides quick energy from the honey and carbs, along with some protein and B vitamins from the eggs in the challah, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 calories per serving depending on portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1.2 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	210 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Calcium	35 mg
Phosphorus	55 mg
Selenium	10 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 57 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, challah is central to Jewish Sabbath and holiday meals, symbolizing unity and blessing. Nutritionally, the honey and butter pairing offers a quick energy boost, making it a comforting and satisfying snack or breakfast item.